Lifeline Chat

Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.

Anyone. Anyone who is depressed, going through a hard time, needs to talk, or is thinking about suicide can use the chat. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline chat counselors are here to listen and support you through whatever difficult times you may be facing.

Participants learn how to identify people who have thoughts of suicide and recognize their invitations for help; understand your beliefs and attitudes can affect suicide interventions; conduct a safety assessment and develop a safety plan for a person at risk; confirm a person’s intent to follow through on the safety plan; and link an at-risk person with community resources.